Summary
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Battery saving modes or low power modes on smartphones are useful for when your battery is running low and you need to extend it for a little longer
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However, using it all the time can affect the performance and usability of your phone
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It can slow down your phone, making it slower to open apps and worse when gaming
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Apps may also not work as expected, with high-priority notifications being delayed
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One of the biggest downsides of Battery Saver and Low Power Mode is the potential for missed or delayed notifications, leaving you out of the loop when it comes to important messages or alerts
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Battery life gains may also not be as significant as expected, and the phone’s natural degradation of the battery over time will not be prevented
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It’s best to use battery saving modes only when truly needed, and there are more efficient ways to save battery life, such as adjusting screen brightness, turning off features like Wi-Fi and location services when not in use, and managing background apps individually